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CHAPTER 80
~Jade's POV~
I barely made it halfway down the hallway before Xavier caught up to me. "Jade."
I turned, surprised to see him leaning against the wall like he had been waiting there for a while. His arms were crossed over his chest, and the serious look on his face made my stomach tighten.
"What?" I asked quietly.
"Relax first," he replied with a tired sigh, his eyes glancing around before settling on me. "You look like you're about to interrogate me."
"I am about to interrogate you," I shot back. "Where were you yesterday? You just disappeared. I didn't see you before I left the house."
Xavier rubbed the back of his neck. "I had to make a trip."
"To where?"
He hesitated a moment before answering. "To see the star elf."
My eyes widened instantly. "You did what?"
A few students passing by slowed slightly at my tone, and Xavier gestured for me to lower my voice. "Calm down," he murmured.
